Michigan

Michigan has a way of showing off in spring — wildflowers push through forest floors, waterfalls roar with…

By Kathleen Ferris · May 17

Tucked inside the small but spirited town of Hart, Michigan, a 24-foot steel giant stands tall at Hart…

By Kathleen Ferris · May 17

Michigan has always had a special relationship with the burger. Long before drive-throughs and dollar menus took over,…

By Kathleen Ferris · May 17

Michigan has a way of completely transforming itself when spring rolls around, and honestly, it never gets old.…

By Kathleen Ferris · May 16

Tucked along North Haggerty Road in Plymouth, Michigan, Cantoro’s Italian Market is one of those places that stops…

By Kathleen Ferris · May 16

Michigan has a deep and delicious connection to Polish culture, and nowhere is that more obvious than at…

By Kathleen Ferris · May 16

Tucked away in the eastern Upper Peninsula of Michigan, the Bush Bay Trail — better known as the…

By Kathleen Ferris · May 16

Michigan is packed with incredible thrift stores that make treasure hunting feel like a real adventure. Whether you…

By Kathleen Ferris · May 15

Tucked away in New Era, Michigan, Lewis Adventure Farm and Zoo is one of those rare places that…

By Kathleen Ferris · May 15

Most people think of tropical islands when they picture paradise beaches, but Michigan has been quietly keeping some…

By Kathleen Ferris · May 15

Tucked beneath an old hotel in the heart of Hamtramck, Polish Village Cafe is one of Michigan’s most…

By Kathleen Ferris · May 15

Hidden beneath the red-brick walls of a former psychiatric hospital in Traverse City, Michigan, Trattoria Stella is the…

By Kathleen Ferris · May 14

Michigan is home to some seriously incredible candy shops, and once you walk through their doors, willpower goes…

By Kathleen Ferris · May 14

Michigan is home to some of the most welcoming Amish and Mennonite communities in the Midwest, and lucky…

By Kathleen Ferris · May 14

Hidden along the shores of Lake Huron near Alpena, Michigan, Rockport State Recreation Area is one of the…

By Kathleen Ferris · May 14

Spring nights in Grand Rapids are about to get a whole lot brighter. John Ball Zoo is bringing…

By Kathleen Ferris · May 13

Michigan has a pizza culture unlike anywhere else in the country, and if you love that perfectly crispy…

By Kathleen Ferris · May 13

Tucked along a quiet stretch of road in Tustin, Michigan, Yoder’s of Tustin is the kind of place…

By Kathleen Ferris · May 13

Michigan played a remarkable role in one of America’s most courageous chapters — the Underground Railroad. Enslaved people…

By Kathleen Ferris · May 13

Tucked along Elm Street in the small town of Kalkaska, Michigan, Trout Town Tavern & Eatery has been…

By Kathleen Ferris · May 12

Michigan is home to some of the most charming Amish communities in the Midwest, and tucked inside their…

By Kathleen Ferris · May 12

Michigan is home to some seriously stunning flower farms, and many of them let you walk right in…

By Kathleen Ferris · May 12

Tucked along North Leaton Road in Clare, Michigan, Yoder’s Farm is the kind of place that turns a…

By Kathleen Ferris · May 12

You think you know Michigan, but its most surprising experiences hide beyond the famous dunes and big city…

By Clara Peterson · Apr 23

Craving shoreline calm, small-town flavor, and just enough adventure to keep things interesting? Suttons Bay delivers with colorful…

By Abigail Cox · Apr 21

Spring in Michigan feels like someone whispered color back into the world. Lakes shimmer brighter, forests wake with…

By Clara Peterson · Apr 19

Michigan might be surrounded by freshwater, but the fish taco scene here feels downright oceanic in spirit. From…

By Clara Peterson · Apr 19

Michigan rewards the curious traveler who follows quiet roads, listens for the pull of fresh water, and trusts…

By Clara Peterson · Apr 18

If you have ever chased good food down a back road, Banfield General Store is exactly the detour…

By Clara Peterson · Apr 18